Pharmacists were required to have support staff employed within their pharmacy, allowing them to attend to the commitments of the study in a timely manner.
Prospective participants were conducted through a standard consent procedure in which the content of information sheet was explained verbally and the parent/carer confirmed that they understood the function, processes, and commitments of the study before signing the consent form, which was witnessed by an independent adult.
Exclusion criteria were any contraindications to exercise testing and training such as severe hypertension, unstable angina, uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmias, and inability or unwillingness to undertake the commitments of the study or participation in regular purposeful exercise (>30 min, ≥3 times per week; self-reported).
However, this approach has several limitations: it is very costly and time-consuming for large studies, and long term measurements are not feasible and need considerable commitment of the study participants which results in a decreased participation rate.
Finally, and most importantly, we express our deep gratitude for the commitment of the study participants and their caregivers, without whose generous contribution and dedication this research would not be possible.
Many of these factors depend on gaining a high degree of commitment of the study subjects, such that they are willing to give the time and effort to donate blood samples, complete follow-up questionnaires, allow access to their records and materials, and stay engaged in the study.
The present special issue was solicited to demonstrate the importance of religion, and of individual speakers' religious commitment, to the study of sociolinguistic variation.
The move is a loss for Arena Stage, which has sought to capitalize on its re-opening in 2010 - after a $135-million refurbishment and expansion - by celebrating the institute as a sign of Arena's commitment to the study and development of new plays.
Each demonstration of public commitment to the study's behavioral goals manifested the student's adoption of his or her peer leadership role.
Known for his intellectual curiosity and commitment to the study of air warfare, Funnell ordered the establishment in 1989 of a permanent think-tank and educational institution, the Air Power Studies Centre (later the Air Power Development Centre), and donated the R.G. Funnell library to RAAF Staff College.
Moreover, we monitored adherence and high retention rate as a result of a strong commitment to the study on the part of the site nurses.
